Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, was the leader of the tribe of Gad during the wilderness journey.
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Eliasaph, the son of Deuel (or Reuel), is mentioned in Num.1.14; 2.14; 7.42,47; and Num.10.20 as the leader of the tribe of Gad during the Israelites' wilderness journey. He was appointed as the representative of his tribe during the census conducted by Moses and Aaron (Num.1.14). Eliasaph's tribe, along with the tribes of Reuben and Simeon, camped on the south side of the tabernacle (Num.2.14). As the leader, Eliasaph presented the offering of the tribe of Gad during the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.42,47). He also led his tribe in the order of march when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai (Num.10.20).
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5 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0460
from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;
Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,
On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.
and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.
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